Leading Associates

Firms To Watch: Health

Weightmans LLP‘s health team is equipped to act for NHS trusts, foundations and GP practices with work spanning issues of consent, regulatory guidance and criminal investigations. Ben Daniel, David Birch and Nick Newman oversee the offering from the firm’s Leeds office, and Ben Troke joined from Hill Dickinson LLP in October 2023.

Health in Yorkshire And The Humber

Bevan Brittan LLP

Bevan Brittan LLP serves as a trusted advisor to a wide array of NHS Trusts and clinical commissioners, maintaining enduring partnerships with a range of NHS organisations including NHS Resolution and NHS Property Services. The ‘legally astute and clinically literate’ team is recognised for its transactional proficiency in joint ventures and PFI schemes. Assisting clients with governance and regulatory issues, advice relating to the Health and Care Bill and IP advice are further areas of strength. Michael Boyd heads up the team and has a proven track record in advising trusts on procurement for hospital redevelopments. Judith Hopper is an expert in PFI/PPP disputes. Charles Stent is well-placed to handle acquisitions and disposals for NHS bodies.

Praxisleiter:

Michael Boyd


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Judith Hopper; Sarah Wilson; Niamh Batterton; Andrew Uttley; Adrian Webb; Emma Beynon


Referenzen

‘They are both legally astute and clinically literate, which is a vital combination.’

‘Sector knowledge and practices help this team manage issues very well. Combine this with a carefully considered approach to issues and you have a well-oiled and experienced team.’

‘The three main team members that I deal with are Judith Hopper, Emma Beynon and Adrian Webb, all of who are easy to deal with, responsive and importantly ready to challenge and probe any opinion that I offer. ’

Kernmandanten

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust


Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust


University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust


NHS Property Services Limited


Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust


Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust


University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust


Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Community Health Partnerships Limited


University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising The Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust on the £160m extension of its major medical equipment service extension.
  • Advising Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust on the sale by Henry Boot of its 50% share of its property development joint venture with the Trust.
  • Advising Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust on the negotiated early termination of Hotel Services provided as part of its PFI project; its PFI project, and the redevelopment of its site at Calderdale Royal Infirmary.

Capsticks LLP

With a client base including private healthcare providers, government institutions and a significant number of NHS trusts, Capsticks LLP  is active across mandates including advising NHS Employers on industrial action, new hospital builds and PFI terminations. Rachel Heenan and Mary Mundy share leadership duties. Leeds-based Mundy is an authority on contentious public procurement, while Heenan has a broad understanding of employment law and governance in the health sector. Philip Hatherall manages defendant clinical negligence cases, splitting his time between London and Leeds. Also in Leeds, Ian Cooper leads the firm’s national advisory division, Adam Hartrick’s practice extends to the regulation of health and social care providers and Alistair Kernohan is equipped to assist with a range of contentious and non-contentious employment law mandates. Lisa Geary  left the firm in September 2023.

Praxisleiter:

Rachael Heenan; Mary Mundy


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Philip Hatherall; Ian Cooper; Adam Hartrick; Alistair Kernohan; Tracey Blundell; Keith Blundred; Dominic Ip; Deema Sodha; Lee Clarke


Referenzen

‘Capsticks LLP take the time to listen to what our healthcare providers need and really grasp the fact that their primary duty is to care. It is extremely rare to find Lawyers who are so in touch with what it means to work in the NHS. ’

‘Adam Hartrick is a true expert in Healthcare Law. We always value his input in extremely complex and sensitive matters. Our doctors and nurses appreciate his compassionate approach.’

‘The team are always available to advise on ad hoc and urgent queries. They have built excellent relationships and trust with key stakeholders within our organisation.’

Kernmandanten

NHS Supply Chain: Facilities and Office Solutions


NHS England


NHS Resolution


North West London ICB


Derby & Derbyshire ICB


Rotherham, Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust


University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust


NHS Business Services Authority


NHS Counter Fraud Authority


Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust


Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust


University Hospitals ofLeicester NHS Trust


Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust


University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust


NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board


North East London NHS Foundation Trust


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising UHL on the reconfiguration of its estate, to move all acute care onto the Leicester Royal Infirmary and Glenfield Hospital sites whilst repurposing the Leicester General Hospital. As part of the New Hospital Programme (NHP).
  • Advising the Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust on its partnership with East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (“EMAS”) for the new development of a new integrated health hub in Bakewell.
  • Advising the Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and four individually named employees who were Respondents to proceedings brought by a consultant cardiologist and former clinical director.

DAC Beachcroft LLP

DAC Beachcroft LLP‘s very knowledgeable’ team advises a broad cross-section of national and local healthcare clients on a diverse range of issues, spanning procurement, national policy change and implementation, vaccination programmes and joint venture contractual and governance arrangements. In the Leeds office, Charlotte Burnett oversees the firm’s dedicated, nationwide NHS sub-sector offering. David Roberts has longstanding experience of acting for NHS Resolution. Tracey Longfield, who divides her time between Leeds and Manchester, is a known name for her handling of corporate manslaughter cases. Chris Waite specialises in primary care, integration projects and collaborative working partnerships. Emily Senior and Rowan Scarth are further names to note.

Praxisleiter:

Charlotte Burnett; David Roberts


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Tracey Longfield; Paul McGough; Emily Senior; Susan Trigg; Lisa Geary; Chris Waite; Rowan Scarth; Calum Glover; Helen Dandridge


Referenzen

‘The team are supportive, helpful and very knowledgeable. They always go above and beyond to support the team and always deliver.’

‘I am confident in the information, service and advice provided.’

‘The team provides a personable service; prompt and efficient response to emails and updates on ongoing cases.’

Kernmandanten

Department of Health and Social Care


Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust


Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust


United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust


Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust


York Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust


West Yorkshire ICB


Humber and North Yorkshire ICB


South Yorkshire ICB


Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust


Health Research Agency


Barnsley Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust


Airedale NHS Foundation Trust


Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust


Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Harrogate NHS Foundation Trust


BUPA


Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Sheffield Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust


NHS England


UK Health Security Agency


Babylon Healthcare Services


Health Research Authority


Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust


PANEL APPOINTMENTS


NHS Resolution (Lots 1, 2)


North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (CPC)


NHS Shared Business Services (SBS)


Crown Commercial Services


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising NHS England on the COVID-19 vaccine programme, advising on the seasonal influenza programme and the polio vaccination arrangements for London.
  • Advising NHS England on the UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry.

Hill Dickinson LLP

The ‘high quality team’  at Hill Dickinson LLP assists a broad spread of local and national healthcare clients, including a number of major NHS bodies.  Assisting with the development of governance arrangements and advising on the use of new powers introduced under the Health & Care Act 2022 are among the practice’s varied areas of activity. A quartet of partners head up the team: Esther Venning and Robert McGough are well-versed in issues related to NHS structural change. James Atkins, who joined in May 2023 from Bevan Brittan LLP excels in health real estate matters, while Amy Millson specialises in health employment issues. Eleanor Tunnicliffe is a further name to note.

Praxisleiter:

Esther Venning; Robert McGough; James Atkins; Amy Millson


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Eleanor Tunnicliffe; Ruth Griffiths; David Baines; Helen Matthews


Referenzen

‘High-quality team, delivering exceptional standards of service to the public sector and with a forensic level of detailed understanding of relevant legislation.’

‘Esther Venning and Robert McGough both provide an outstanding level of service including legal advice, guidance and support to our partnership.’

‘Very responsive, knowledgeable and experienced team.’

Kernmandanten

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust


NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board


NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board


NHS Humber Coast and Vale Integrated Care Board


NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board


The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


LET NE


Rutherford Diagnostics Limited


NHS England


NHS Business Services Authority


Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust


Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust


NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit (NECS)


NHS Arden & GEM Commissioning Support Unit (AGEM)


Liverpool Heart & Chest NHS Foundation Trust


Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust


Push Dr Limited


Liverpool University NHS Foundation Trust


South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust


MerseyCare NHS Foundation Trust


St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust


Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital NHS Trust


Blum Technologies Group Ltd


Dr Toolbox Ltd


Dolphin Homes Ltd


CHS Healthcare Holdings Ltd


Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust


Healthcare Conferences UK Ltd


St Andrew’s Healthcare


The Hesley Group Ltd


Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust


Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust


NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board


ISSA Developments


Community Ventures Leeds Limited


University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust


Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust


Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust


Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust


NHS Property Services Limited


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising the North of England Commissioning Support Unit on a large organisational restructure.
  • Advising partners of the Diamond Medical Group on the process required to merge their four distinct GP practices into one larger practice. Work included drafting the partnership agreement, and advising on premises arrangements including the assignment of leases.

Addleshaw Goddard

Praised for its ‘deep understanding of both PFI contracts and the needs of health trusts’, Addleshaw Goddard‘s offering encompasses specialist sub-teams across public sector and health infrastructure; social care and later living; life sciences; and private healthcare providers and hospitals. Louise Dobson - the key health contact in Leeds -  is a known name for her strong track record in contentious work involving medical devices, diagnostic and clinical products purchasing. Bill Gilliam works extensively on procurement challenges. Carly Gulliver is skilled at handling private equity transactional work involving healthcare companies.

Praxisleiter:

Louise Dobson


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Bill Gilliam; Carly Gulliver; Richard Watkinson; Michael Peeters; Thomas Hurst


Referenzen

‘Very deep understanding of both PFI contracts and the needs of health trusts, combined with extensive experience of high value and technically complex litigation.’

‘Thomas Hurst is fantastic at selecting and running teams: a partner in the making.’

‘The strength of the team is likely unmatched in the region.’

Highlight-Mandate


Hempsons

Hempsons

Referenzen

‘Hempsons are extremely responsive. Invariably an issue comes up that requires legal advice on an urgent basis, and they go out of their way to turn around their response asap and before the deadline if at all possible.’

‘The advice is always well-reasoned, succinct and provided by one of their people with a relevant specialist interest / expertise. The advice is also practicable. Hempsons are very willing to get involved directly to work with clinicians if necessary.’

‘My most regular contact is with Philippa Doyle, Chris Alderson and Rosie Hamson within the health advisory team and with Hannah Stephenson and Liz Hackett who manage inquests which I believe sit within that team. All of whom are incredibly knowledgeable, helpful and a pleasure to instruct.’

Highlight-Mandate


Mills & Reeve LLP

Mills & Reeve LLP pulls together a strong offering with digital transformation mandates, transactional work for care homes and education programmers for primary care services among the team's sweet spots. Rebecca Pallot is well-positioned to assist clients with both contentious and non-contentious healthcare employment issues. Stuart Craig is equipped to handle doctor’s disciplinary and performance procedures. Jenny Perry frequently represents NHS clients before employment tribunals.

Weitere Kernanwälte:

Rebecca Pallot; Stuart Craig; Simon Sherwood; Jenny Perry; Kathryn Moorhouse


Kernmandanten

Together for Mental Wellbeing


Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust


Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust & Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust


Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust


Lloyds Pharmacy (Hallo Healthcare Group)


Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board


Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust


Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust


Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust


Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust


East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust


The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn NHS Foundation|Trust


North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust


Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust


Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust


Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust


Health Education England


General Dental Council


NHS England


Highlight-Mandate


  • Assisting the East of England Collaborative Hub with its competition for the procurement of ambulances in the UK.

Pinsent Masons LLP

From advising overseas healthcare firms looking to set up business in the UK, to care home lease arrangements, to strategic M&A work in the healthcare sector, the varied practice at Pinsent Masons LLP‘s team is sought out by clients such as public sector bodies, UK institutional landlords and international private equity investors. Private healthcare investment specialist James Long heads up the team and frequently assists UK institutions with their later living-based strategic growth. Advising acquisitive clients on their buy-and-build strategies is one of Louise Fullwood‘s practice strengths.

Praxisleiter:

James Long


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Louise Fullwood; Andrew McCarthy; Rachel Worrall; Sarah Barlas; Catherine Howe; Rebecca Wilding


Kernmandanten

embla ApS


Untold Living


HubRx Limited


Denturly Limited


University College London


McCarthy & Stone Retirement Lifestyles Limited


RVG (AXA owned)


Idoven


Opus Living


Aedifica NV / SA


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised UCL on Oriel, the redevelopment of the former St Pancras Hospital site into a hospital and research facility, where under a joint venture Moorfields Eye Hospital and the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology will relocate (completion 2027).
  • Advised Aedifica, a real estate company specialising in offering real estate concepts to care operators and their residents across Europe, on multiple funding development acquisitions.
  • Advised on the partnership between McCarthy Stone and Anchor supported by the first ever public-funded grant into the private sector by way of an OPSO model.

Walker Morris LLP

Instructed by clients spanning NHS bodies, operators of retirement living and private hospitals, and international medical devices companies, Walker Morris LLP is known for assisting clients with major transactions, judicial reviews and inquest proceedings. Acquisitions and disposals specialist Jo Stephenson and employment law expert Lucy Gordon jointly steer the team. Adam Reed has a strong track record in running high-value portfolio transactions for major healthcare providers. Stuart Ponting frequently represents private healthcare providers in fatal accident cases. Carly Thorpe‘s varied practice covers both contentious and transactional construction matters.

Praxisleiter:

Jo Stephenson; Lucy Gordon


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Adam Reed; Stuart Ponting; Carly Thorpe; Alan Harper


Referenzen

‘The Walker Morris health practice has strength in depth and is able to assist us with any query we have, however large or small.’

‘Walker Morris LLP and their team took instant accountability and ownership of the various cases and their progression. They arranged adequate time to build relationships and an understanding of our business and our needs.’

Kernmandanten

Anchor Hanover Group


Avacta


David Wylde


Fairhome Group plc


Glencar Construction Ltd


Housing & Care 21


Innocrates Ltd


Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust


Lifco Dental International AB


Moulded Fibre Products Limited


NHS Business Services Authority


NHS SBS – appointed to the NHS SBS panel


NHS Commercial Alliance – appointed to the NHS Commercial Alliance Partnership to provide legal services


Rehab Guru


Servelec Group


Synergy Healthcare UK Limited


The New Foscote Hospital Limited


TPP (The Phoenix Partnership)


HC-One


Centene Corporation


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Swedish-headquartered Lifco on the acquisition of a majority shareholding in Ortho-Care (UK) Ltd.
  • Assisted Moulded Fibre Products with a patent litigation involving paper pulp products which were supplied to the NHS.